As World Refugee Day approaches, Blossom Hill seeks to bring awareness to the plight of refugee children across the world and provide opportunities for empowerment. Especially during COVID-19, technology is an important resource for developing children’s literacy skills and improving their access to higher education. Click the donate button to join us in empowering refugee […]
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June 20 is World Refugee Day
Helen Ramos Education June 17, 2020
This Saturday, June 20 is World Refugee Day. We at Blossom Hill are committed to empowering refugee children, now more than ever, through education to ensure they have all the skills they need to succeed. Click the donate button to join us in empowering refugee children. Click here to learn more about Blossom Hill’s educational […]
Blossom Hill Fellow George Batah
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous June 16, 2020
High school refugee students from Iraq and Syria with hopes of attending universities through the help of Blossom Hill Fellow George Batah’s college preparation program faced delayed testing due to school closures brought on by COVID-19. Testing is expected to resume in October and students continue to be fully engaged through online mentoring. Through this […]
BH Fellow Amelie Vavrovsky
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous June 9, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Amelie Vavrovsky has developed Formally — a technology platform that seeks to break bureaucratic barriers and make immigration, safety, health, and education accessible for refugees and displaced people. By providing complex forms in 100 languages, Formally gives refugees the ability to fill them out in their mother tongue and receive the protection […]
Blossom Hill Board Retreat
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill June 8, 2020
We have the most dedicated Board of Directors. So grateful for their continued leadership and through partnership – helping us navigate challenging times.
2020 Blossom Hill Brochure
Helen Ramos Blossom Hill June 2, 2020
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BH Fellow Dimitra Raftopoulou
Helen Ramos Miscellaneous June 2, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Dimitra Raftopoulou in Athens, Greece has moved her music and orchestra classes online in response to the pandemic. The children receive two hours of music theory, three hours of instrument practice, and 3 hours of orchestral practice online weekly. You can hear more from Dimitra here.
BH Fellow Leyla Atik
Helen Ramos Child Development May 26, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Leyla Atik continues to provide remote psychological counseling and information on child protection services for children and parents over the phone. She is also distributing hygiene kits and providing online information sessions to the families on the pandemic as well as behavioral issues. You can hear more from Leyla here.
BH Fellow Erika Gillette
Helen Ramos Education May 19, 2020
Blossom Hill Fellow Erika Gillette is currently working to distribute her science kits to displaced students in public schools in Greece in support of their STEM education. She will be bringing her biology science kits to local camps and schools this summer and providing teaching materials to teachers remotely due to the pandemic. You can […]
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